In conversation we look at the challenges the piece poses along with sources of inspiration for the solo section and possible embellishments for the recapitulation of the head section.

The pieces featured, following a spooky theme, include:
 Ghost (Oct ‘07),  Scarecrow (Mar ‘08)  and Ghostly Tale (Jan ‘09).

Seasons greetings to all my students and podcast listeners. The Christmas episode of the piano gallery podcast takes a seasonal dip into the archives featuring:

Nikita – Jingle Bells
Lucy – Silent Night

both recordings from the 2006 Christmas Concert at Chester Cathedral and as a variation from solo piano fayre, my school choir; St. Clare’s, sing Follow That Star.

Featuring:

Lightly Row – Hannah
Au clair de la lune – Beth
Trudging – Daniel

This week’s podcast explores some of the repertoire for the ABRSM prep test, an intermediate stage which provides a goal in the first few months of playing prior to Grade 1.

Featuring the following recordings:

Boating Lake – Sophie
Jogalong – Ruth
On Parade – Louise

1. Charleston – Ayesha
2. Minnie Mouse Hits Town – Laura
3. Every Good Boy – Own composition by Oliver

A new episode will be produced every few weeks providing that my pupils practise hard and prepare their pieces well. The podcast is now available through iTunes